Animal Bites / Injuries
Overview
For a complete description of diseases transmitted to humans via animal -inflicted injuries (bites, scratches, etc.) and for additional information, refer to the following sources:
- Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (CCDM) (1)
- Red Book, Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases (2)
- The Merck Veterinary Manual (3)
- Rabies section of this Manual